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Widow's Weeds: Lessons Learned From The Death Of A Partner by Lisa Courtney
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"I'm just an ordinary girl." The Sharon Kinne Story
James C. Hays - 1997
husband, her boyfriend's wife and a man in Mexico. All this before her twenty-fifth birthday.Sentenced to thirteen years in Mexican prison, she escaped and is still at large with an active murder warrant biting at her ass.This story has been featured on Unsolved Mysteries and Discovery I.D.'s Deadly Women series. (Episode-"Born Bad").
Jack Ma: Biography Of A Self Made Billionaire
R.G. Knight - 2018
Today, the 53-year-old's e-commerce company is valued at $519 billion, although Ma didn't start achieving career success until his 30s. He says: "In life, it's not how much we achieved, it's how much we've gone through the tough days and mistakes". This book covers the entirety of Jack Ma’s life, the challenges he faced and his struggles - how he braved all odds and swam against the tide to become one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world today. It will give you a detailed insight into his early life, how he struggled with his education and business, how he handled pessimists and critics and how he learned to use the power of good company, sheer will and grit to achieve his dream. The well-structured book focuses on Jack Ma and his complete story, starting from his childhood. Unlike other boring biographies, it is interesting and engaging to read. The book captures the life of Jack well - his struggles, failures, strategy and thought process. Particularly, how Jack connected the dots in life and what we can learn from him. It's a perfect gift for your son, daughter or anyone who needs a dose of inspiration/motivation. The book contains valuable lessons from Jack Ma's life.
Hungry for Miles: Cycling across Europe on One Pound a Day
Steven Primrose-Smith - 2015
After blowing all his cash on his previous long-distance bike ride (No Place Like Home, Thank God), Steven Primrose-Smith wants to go cycling again. Without the necessary funds, he decides to see if it's possible to travel thousands of miles on a budget of just £1 a day. Against advice, he puts together a team of complete strangers, including a fresh-faced student, a Hungarian chef, and a man with the world's worst bike, the beard of a goblin and a fetish for goats. While cycling from Liverpool to Gibraltar through England, Wales, France, Spain and Portugal, they plan to supplement their cash-strapped diet by fishing and foraging. It's just a pity no one knows anything about either. People quit, nerves are strained, and faces and bikes are both smashed. Will anyone make it to Gibraltar?
101 Dumb Emergency Calls
Stuart Gray - 2013
Mostly from the USA and UK, they bring into sharp focus the extent of the abuse of our critical life-saving services.With cartoons to depict calls and hyperlinks to take the reader to the original audio (some of them released in the public domain by the police and ambulance services in order to show the world how badly a minority of individuals will misuse valuable resources), this book promises to amuse and shock every right-minded person who understands what these services are here for.The author and illustrator are professional front line paramedics, so they know a thing or two about the subject; and from calls to the police for directions to 999 rants about the lack of buses, they have experienced their fair share of such stupidity.You won't believe some of the calls that have been made in the name of personal crisis. You simply won't believe what some people think is an emergency!
The Madness of Grief: A Memoir of Love and Loss
Richard Coles
But since his partner the Reverend David Coles died in December, much about death has taken Coles by surprise. David's death at the age of 42 was unexpected - he never recovered from an operation for internal bleeding.Now the man that so often assists others to examine life's moral questions has found himself in the need of help. He is looking to others for guidance to steer him through grief. The flock is leading the shepherd. Much about grief has surprised Coles: the volume of 'sadmin' you have to do when someone dies, how much harder it is travelling for work alone, the pain of typing a text message to one's partner, then realising you are alone.The Reverend Richard Coles' account of life after grief will resonate with the many thousands of his followers and listeners.
Soul Comfort for Cat Lovers: Coping Wisdom for Heart and Soul After the Loss of a Beloved Feline
Liz Eastwood - 2012
Reading this book is like talking to a friend who knows you almost better than you know yourself...it doesn't stop at just helping you through the grief...it will help you find an even deeper connection to your lost loved ones." - Ingrid King, ConsciousCat.net, author of Buckley's Story and Purrs of Wisdom If the loss of a feline friend has hit you particularly hard, know you are not alone.In Soul Comfort for Cat Lovers, you will find validation, coping insights, and practical wisdom conveyed with spiritual warmth.Liz Eastwood, CNC weaves her own experiences with advice from grief experts and stories from cat lovers to help you:process your feelings and recognize them as normal create something positive out of the energy of grief cultivate a continued sense of connection to your cat deal with inconvenient grief strengthen your natural coping chemistry This book also explores evidence of the most soulful of soul comforts: the possibility of the continuation of your loved one's spirit-and your connection to that spirit-after death. This topic is discussed from a perspective of open-minded curiosity, without bringing in any particular dogma or religion.Asserting that you can live wholeheartedly after loss, and that your feline friend would want nothing less for you, Soul Comfort for Cat Lovers is a compassionate handbook for your grief-healing journey.
How to Survive the Loss of a Parent
Lois F. Akner - 1993
They're surprised at the complex feelings of love, loss, anger, and guilt, and at the unresolved issues that emerge. Therapist Lois Akner explains why the loss of a parent is different from other losses and, using examples from her experience, shows how it is possible to work through the grief.Anyone who is going through or trying to prepare for this natural, normal, inevitable loss will find How to Survive the Loss of a Parent a powerful, healing message.
SELF-CONFIDENCE BOOM: The Simple Way to Building Your Self-Confidence
George Zelina - 2017
In this book you will learn how to:- Develop and master simple techniques to increase your self-confidence- Incorporate these techniques as a part of you everyday life- Implement techniques which work regardless of your gender or age- Overcome low self-esteem- Become an all-around happier personBased on moments within his personal life, author George Zelina paints a vivid picture of how he overcame his low self-esteem and went on to become a successful certified life coach.Imagine being able to set goals and see them through to the end, all because of an increase in self-confidence. You could quit smoking, lose weight or learn a new skill. You could do anything, in fact, because with self-confidence comes the knowledge that anything is within your grasp.
Worth The Risk
A.C. Taylor - 2019
It will change everything for us.” —Messiah After walking away from a bad relationship, Ausha is convinced that she needs to be alone—until Messiah Deveroe, the friend she’s tried so hard not to love, tempts her in a way that she can’t forget. Messiah knows that he’s trouble, and he’s not interested in changing his ways. He’ll give a woman whatever she wants, as long as it doesn’t involve his heart. But when his feelings for Ausha grow faster than he can control, Messiah is forced to deal with the painful reality of his past—a past that he’s tried so hard to run away from. What happens when running is no longer an option? Will Messiah give in to his heart, and put the past behind him? Or will he fall back into old habits, and sabotage his future with the one woman he truly loves?
Off the Reservation
Glen Merzer - 2014
Congressman Evan Gorgoni of Bloomington, IN, has served eight terms in a dysfunctional Congress and reached his limits of frustration. A medical event brings on the epiphany that there is no point in continuing to serve. But his frank expression, on Meet the Press, of his rationale for ending his political career is met with the unbidden call that he seek the White House—an unlikely destination for a vegan Congressman with a disdain for political posturing. Featuring 20 vegan recipes and a solution to America’s Electoral College problem,
Off the Reservation
is an original take on the art of the possible. "Glen Merzer's
Off the Reservation
is as politically savvy and poetically literate a book as I have read in a long while. It is a completely gorgeous and rewarding experience."--Jason Alexander, Actor “The book is called
Off the Reservation
, but it’s 100% On The Money about how far removed political discourse has strayed from reality. With unparalleled wit and insight, Glen Merzer dispatches one Evan Gorgoni to go forth and speak the truth to a weary nation, and the result is one of the best reads I’ve had in years. I loved it!” —Ed Begley, Jr., Actor/Environmental Activist “I literally couldn’t put down this superbly-written book once I began to read. Why? Because
Off the Reservation
is wildly entertaining and deeply inspiring. And because I laughed out loud so many times I lost count. What a fabulous, powerful, meaningful book!” —John Robbins, author, Diet For A New America, and Co-founder, foodrevolution.org “
Off the Reservation
is the best book I’ve ever read!” —Howard F. Lyman, author, Mad Cowboy “Glen Merzer’s Off the
Off the Reservation
is a masterpiece of wit and relevance. Twenty-first century America is portrayed here in the language of politics—an unlikely feat but a convincing one, thanks to Merzer’s keen eye for both straight facts and tortuous contradictions. Intelligent, relevant, up-to-date, and unwavering, Merzer’s fictional analysis gets to the heart and soul of American society today. I confidently predict that anyone who has the good fortune to read this book will treasure the experience.” —Philip Appleman, poet and novelist
Over 50, Overweight & Out Of Breath: A Year Of Going From Super Fat To Super Fit
Laura E. Sinclair - 2013
"Before I wrote this book, I was diagnosed as MORBIDLY OBESE by my primary-care physician following a yearly visit. The only problem with this diagnosis was that we never discussed this issue. I knew that I was overweight, but it wasn't until I switched doctors and picked up my medical records that I saw this in writing. I saw myself in front of the mirror every day, so I knew things were bad, but it wasn't until I read those words, MORBIDLY OBESE, that the gravity of the situation sunk in." -LAURA SINCLAIR At 55, Laura Sinclair was grossly overweight; the future looked dim and dangerous. Carrying extra weight was setting her up for the possibility of developing a chronic illness--heart disease, stroke, or worse. She decided to take ownership of her life and pave a new road to optimum health and happiness. -Learn how Laura lost over 40% of her body weight and kept it off. -How she reached a level of fitness and athleticism that she thought not possible in her 50s and beyond.
The Amazing Afterlife of Animals; Messages and Signs from our Pets on the Other Side
Karen A. Anderson - 2017
Your pet has been there for you through good times and bad. They are your best friend, your confidant, your buddy. When that final moment arrives and you must say goodbye, the world as you know it comes to an end. Everything changes and life going forward is now empty and so very lonely without them.They are gone forever it seems. Or are they? Questions burn in your mind as you wonder what happens to your pets after they die.Did I make the right choices? Is there another realm where they coexist with my other departed pets or human loved ones? Do the pets I've had to euthanize forgive me? Did they struggle or were they in pain? Was it their time to die? Did I let them go too soon?Read actual messages from departed animals revealing detailed insights about what they experience at the end of their lives. Discover how pets feel about death, euthanasia, cremation, reincarnation and so much more.You are and always have been the most important person in the world to your petsIf you are grieving the loss of your beloved pet the uplifting and insightful messages within these chapters will help you break through your grief, being healing, and start living a full and purposeful life again knowing you are and always will be connected with your departed pets. Award-winning Animal Communicator and Afterlife Expert, Karen Anderson, unveils tantalizing evidence that our pets communicate with us throughout their lives as well as after their physical death.Will this evidence prove that our pets continue to send us messages and signs from the Other Side?You be the judge.The purity and detailed accuracy of the animals' messages may surprise you and they may even present new perspectives about life after death. Discover how deeply your pets love you and how the bonds of love never die as you journey into the amazing afterlife of animals.What messages await you?Winner of these prestigious national and international literary awards:#1 Bestseller on Amazon- Pets/AnimalsWinner 2018 International Book Awards - Pets/AnimalsWinner 2018 Next Generation Indie Book AwardsWinner 2018 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner 2018 Indie Book AwardsWinner - 2018 Beverly Hills Book Awards - GriefSilver Medal Winner 2018 Readers Favorite Book AwardsSilver Medal Winner - 2017 Nautilus Book AwardsFinalist 2018 Beverly Hills Book Awards - PetsFinalist 2018 International Book Awards - New Age/Non-FictionFinalist 2018 International Book Awards - Spirituality/InspirationalFinalist 2018 International Book Awards - Best Cover Design Non-FictionTwo 5-Star Reviews from Readers Favorite Book ReviewsFinalist 2018 "Best Book Awards" Non-fiction - PetsFinalist 2018 "Best Book Awards" Non-fiction - New AgeFinalist 2018 "Best Book Awards" Non-fiction Best Cover Design
Weekend Homesteader: July
Anna Hess - 2011
If you need to fit homesteading into a few hours each weekend and would like to have fun while doing it, these projects will be right up your alley, whether you live on a forty-acre farm, a postage-stamp lawn in suburbia, or a high rise.The July volume includes the following projects:
Planting a fall garden
Freezing food
Hanging your clothes out to dry
Making a budget
The second edition has been revised and expanded to match the paperback, with extra photos and feedback from weekend homesteaders just like you, plus permaculture-related avenues for the more advanced homesteader to explore.
The Essence of Reiki 1: Usui Reiki Level 1 Practitioner Manual
Adele Malone - 2012
The Essence of Reiki 1 is the first Reiki Manual in our series of 3 Reiki Manuals covering the complete guide to the Usui method of natural healing.In the Usui Reiki Level 1 Practitioner Manual you will be guided through an introduction to Reiki and 17 further Reiki 1 lessons that we teach in our Reiki Level 1 Workshops and Reiki Level 1 Video Home Study Courses.You will discover What is Reiki, How Reiki Works, The Five Reiki Principles, How to Treat Yourself and Others with Reiki and how to treat Animals with Reiki.
I'm Grieving as Fast as I Can: How Young Widows and Widowers Can Cope and Heal
Linda Feinberg - 1994
Young widows and widowers share thoughts and dilemmas about losing a loved one, what to tell young children experiencing a parent's death, returning to work and dealing with in-laws.